Hurricane season

As the insurance market options dwindle in these areas, homeowners who carry a mortgage that requires a policy are increasingly being forced to turn to expensive state-backed programs.

Saturday marks the official end of a busy and destructive hurricane season, in which the weeks that usually see peak activity were puzzlingly quiet.

Cuba was left reeling on Thursday after Rafael, a fierce Category 3 hurricane, ripped across the island.

The magnitude of the impact remained unclear through the early hours of the day, but forecasters warned that Hurricane Rafael could bring “life-threatening” storm surges, winds and flash floods to Cuba after ravaging parts of the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.

Hurricane Rafael picked up in intensity and became a Category 3 storm before making landfall in Cuba Wednesday.

A system in the Caribbean became Tropical Storm Rafael Monday and was expected to become a hurricane later in the week, forecasters said.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said the owner of a dog found abandoned amid Hurricane Milton was identified and will face one count of aggravated cruelty to animals.

Clean-up and recovery continue after Hurricane Milton hit Florida Wednesday. Both airports in Tampa and Orlando opened back up for business Friday, and even Philadelphia International Airport has plenty of “on-time trips” to cities across the Sunshine State. NBC10’s Isabel Sanchez is at one South Florida airport with more. 

As Hurricane Milton barreled into and across Florida, it spawned dozens of tornadoes, knocked out power to millions, damaged homes, flooded neighborhoods and led to hundreds of rescues.

After hurricanes Helene and Milton left many in need, “Just in Time Autos” took to social media and began collecting donations to drive down to those who need it most. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has more on how locals are helping those impacted by the storms.

Now that Hurricane Milton has passed over Florida, cleanup has begun. On top of the damage from the heavy downpours and high winds is that caused by tornados. One of those tornados is thought to have touched down in Cocoa Beach where NBC10’s and Telemundo 62’s Isabel Sanchez has a look at the destruction left behind.

Red Cross volunteers and other first responders from the Philadelphia region are headed to Florida to lend a helping hand to those impacted by Hurricane Milton. NBC10’s Frances Wang has more on their mission. 

Back-to-back storms leave residents feeling exhausted, sleepless and coping with mixed feelings of gratitude and guilt.

Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida Wednesday night. First Alert meteorologist Brittney Shipp has more on the amount of rainfall the state is getting. Florida has seen widespread damage even before the storm hit as there were over 100 tornado warnings, 19 were confirmed. The storm surge is still a concern as areas can see anywhere from 10 to 15...

Hurricane Milton barreled into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after plowing across Florida, pounding cities with ferocious winds and rain.

The dog was found tied to a fence off the highway on Wednesday as millions evacuate their homes before the storm makes landfall.

As Floridians brace for Hurricane Milton’s impact, several organizations from the Philadelphia region are stepping up to help those in the path of the storm. NBC10’s Yukare Nakayama has more. 

Donations are being collected in Montgomery County for those that have been hit hard by Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina. Those donating say they may not know anyone from Asheville, but they hope they know they may be far away but still wanted to help. NBC10’s Deanna Durante has what people can donate, where you can drop it off...

Hurricane Milton is expected to make impact with Florida’s Gulf Coast overnight. Ahead of the storm striking lands, tornado warnings are popping up as storm surge fears grow. Meteorologist Justin Godynick is tracking the storm. Plus, get tips for what to do if a vacation to Florida was canceled due to the storm.